Sweet journey dear dear Layde! To the Bohlin family, thank you for the many years Zelpha shared your life with our children. She was a role model both for students and fellow teachers. My 4 children spent 2nd Grade with Mrs. Bohlin and each would one day in the spring come home in wide eyed awe, "Mrs. Bohlin took down her braid today! Do you know how long her hair is?" She gave our children much more than just the basic reading, writing, 'rithmatic skills. She helped us (the parents) teach manners, citizenship and what it takes to be a successful Human Being. She taught reading in a way that made our children hunger for library day, trips to the public library and reading honors! When she announced her retirement, I think there were more than a few of us CC parents who groaned and said "you can't retire, we will have grandchildren one day and you HAVE to teach them!" I am so happy that there were many years for Ralph & Zelpha to enjoy after retirement! I was blessed to be her "room mother" at least 2 years, maybe 3! She was a teacher to be emulated and a dear friend of my younger days to be remembered with joy and love. Blessings from our family to yours.
